The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08)
€ 24,500
€ 33,900
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 D3 is 2 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1447
1782
2039
1423
1765
1995
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1447 mm
Height
1423 mm
2640
4266
2578
4286
4266 mm
Length
4286 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2095 kg
Weight Difference:
74 kg
4.6 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.52 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
6.52 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
731 mi
Range
355 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
198.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
250 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
